This panel discussed what incoming first-year students can expect this summer and during their first semester at Simmons.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• PLAN Core Curriculum

As clinical supervisor for Bay Cove Human Services in Dorchester, Elizabeth gets to experience things that many clinicians never do: work with clients in their personal spaces. Learn more about her position and the lesson from Simmons she utilizes daily.

• Careers and Internships

Assistant Professor Felipe Agudelo discusses his current project, “It’s Not How You Say It, It’s What You Say: Ambient Digital Racism and Racist Discourses on Twitter," which examines counter narrative tweets to Black Lives Matter hashtags.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Research

Naresh Agarwal, Sanda Erdelez, and Rong Tang have been elected to lead prestigious international organizations. As Erdelez notes, all three are immigrants whose hard work in US academia provided opportunities for a high level of achievement and recognition.

• Awards and Honors
• Leadership

Representative Pressley recognizes graduates for their accomplishments and says ‘we need all of you’ as the country continues to grapple with racial injustice and the global pandemic.

• Commencement
• Behavioral and Health Sciences

As Student Body President and mentor for Strong Women, Strong Girls, Kayla Zarella '21 understands the importance of developing empowering, inclusive communities. Read Kayla's thoughts on the last four years and how Simmons helped shape her into a true leader.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Leadership

Simmons University joins readers around the world in mourning the loss of Eric Carle, one of the most influential picturebook creators and author of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."

• In Memoriam

Recent Fulbright Award winner, Annie Chen '21, shares her experience applying for the scholarship and provides valuable advice for other Simmons students embarking on the Fulbright application process.

• Awards and Honors
• Research

Founder of Walker & Walker Enterprises and author of "The Intersection of You & Change," Lolita Walker, discusses her journey to becoming a "Change Champion," and gives her expert advice to the graduating class of 2021.

• Entrepreneurship

Graduating seniors in the Class of 2021 share their favorite memories from Simmons!

• Athletics
• Commencement
• Community Engagement
• Study Abroad